How to pronounce towelette
Say it like tow-LET. Towelette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET).
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- tow
- LET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Towelette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- towKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of towelette
American and British speakers say towelette in essentially the same way: /taʊˈlɛt/ in the US and /taʊˈlɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: tow-LET.
What does towelette mean?
- A small towel, hand or face wipe, either dry or more commonly impregnated with water or a cleansing fluid.“The folded moist towelette was smaller than my palm, but when unfolded at least cleaned my hands.”
Where does towelette come from?
From towel + -ette.
Words that rhyme with towelette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of towelette.
Questions about saying towelette
How do you pronounce towelette?
Say tow-LET. The American pronunciation is /taʊˈlɛt/. In British English it is /taʊˈlɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in towelette?
Towelette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET). Broken into parts: tow · LET.
Do Americans and Brits say towelette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /taʊˈlɛt/ and the British form is /taʊˈlɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.